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  • News from 05.05.2015 | Last changed: 05.05.2015

    Phasing out the flame retardant HBCD

    Builders insulating a house

    … provides answers to the most important questions concerning the phase-out. 05.05.2015 In May 2013 HBCD was identified as a persistent organic pollutant (POP) under …

  • Press release 17 from 28.04.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Too much noise: One in every eight children shows signs of impaired hearing

    a young boy with headphones

    … eight children shows signs of impaired hearing International Noise Awareness Day 2015: Noise protection from the very start Noise is not only annoying, it can cause … (title: Akustik & Lärm), available free of charge. Press release No. 17 | 28.04.2015 The new publication teaches pupils what the human ear looks like, what …

  • Press release 8/2015 from 01.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Obsolescence fact check

    fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, ceramic stove top

    … and have to be replaced because of a technical malfunction." Press release No. 8/2015 | 01.03.2015 How long is electrical and electronic equipment used nowadays, when do the … in 2012 were due to technical defects. Upon conclusion of the study at the end of 2015, the Federal Environment Agency wants to issue recommendations to …

  • Press release 13/2021 from 29.03.2021 | Last changed: 09.04.2021

    State of the environment 2020: German Environment Agency draws a mixed picture

    a tractor with trailer spreads slurry on a field

    … and transport area has to be limited to 20 hectares per day by 2030. From 2015 to 2018, there was an average of 56 hectares per day of new settlement and … of sensitive ecosystems in Germany was threatened by excessive nitrogen inputs in 2015. Moreover, the indicator for biodiversity and landscape quality has actually …

  • News from 26.02.2015 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    E-bikes equal greater mobility

    E-cycles on a field path

    … to an international audience in an English language translation of the paper. 26.02.2015 Pedelecs increase the typical 5-kilometre range of a conventional bicycle to 10 …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection

    People standing on a seat bench surrounded by water

    … rise. On the German North Sea coast, regional sea level rise between 1900 and 2011 was about 1.6 to 1.8 millimetres per year. On the German Baltic Sea coast, … rise. On the German North Sea coast, regional sea level rise between 1900 and 2011 was about 1.6 to 1.8 millimetres per year. On the German Baltic Sea coast, …

  • News from 16.05.2024 | Last changed: 11.12.2025

    EU adopts new rules to combat greenwashing in advertising

    eine Frau liest im Baumarkt den Text auf einem Farbeimer im Regal

    … Commercial Practices Directive’ (2005/29/EC) and the ‘Consumer Rights Directive’ (2011/83/EU). The English title of the Directive is abbreviated as ECGT or EmpCo. The … in question may not be advertised. Amendments to the EU Consumer Rights Directive (2011/83/EU) The purpose of the Consumer Rights Directive is to achieve a high level …